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"Standards have declined significantly since the last inspection and too many pupils are not well prepared for the next stage of their education."

As a result of the poor Ofsted rating the school in Tyndale Avenue will now become an academy - in line with government policy - and over the next few weeks work will be undertaken to find a sponsor.

In a letter to parents, head teacher Angie Ritchie, who joined the school in 2016, said she would continue to lead the school and drive through the necessary improvements.

Mrs Ritchie said: “The newly formed leadership team, teachers, governors and targeted support from the local authority will ensure we build upon the recent improvements and provide the stability needed to ensure that we maximise the pupils’ newly-found eagerness and keenness to learn.

“We’re starting to see signs of improvement, but these improvements will take time to embed.